Shirt neckband and collar



(No Model.)

W. B. DAUGHERTY.

SHIRT NEGKBAND AND GOLLAR. A No. 807,182. Pai-,611888008 28` 1884.

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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

WILLIAM I.'B. DAUGHERTY, OF CARSON CITY, NEVADA.`

SHIRT NECKBAND AND COLLA.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Lettera Patent No. 307,182, dated October 28, 1884-.

Application filed March 13, 1884. (No model.)

To all whom it may coil/cern:

Beitknownthat LWILLIAM BDAUGHERTY, of Carson City, in the county of Ormsby and State of Nevada, have invented a new and Im- 5 proved Shirt Neckband and Collar, of which the following is a full, clear, and exact description.

The object of my invention is to provide a new and improved shirt neckband and collar, so constructed that the spinal column of the wearer is relieved from the pressure of the collar-button and neckband.

The invention consists of a heckband having a scalloped opening at the center of the I5 back about one inch wide at the top of the band and extending downward and terminating in a point near the lower edge of the neckband, said neckband having two button-holes located about three inches apart and at equal distances on each side of the scalloped opening, in combination with a collar having two button-holes located to correspond with the button-holes on the neckband, and so that the collar-buttons may pass through and fasten the 2 5 collar to the neckband without coming in contact with the vertebra.

Referring to the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this specification, Figure l is a back view of the neckband, and Fig. 2 is a view of the collar. Fig. 3 is a back view of the upper part of a shirt, showing the collar in place upon the neckband.

In Fig. l, A A represent the back part of the neckband. b represents the scalloped opening extending downward and terminating near the lower edge of the neckband. c c represent the button-holes, located about three inches apart and at equal distances on each side of the scalloped opening.

In Fig. 2A represents the collar, and d d represent the button-holes, located to correspond with those in the neckband.- It will thus be seen that when the collar A i's connected to the neckband A-the buttons or studs by which the parts are secured together will 4 5 be located one on each side of the cervical vertebra without coming in contact therewith. By this means I avoid the disagreeable effects of a collar button or stud so located as to exert A an abrading pressure on the prominences of 5o the neck, and thereby add greatly to the comfort of the wearer.

I am aware that shirts have heretofore been provided with an opening at the back and with button-holes adjoining said opening; but these shirts did not have the sides of the opening cut away or scalloped, so as to leave a free open space clear of buttons or seams for the reception of the protuberances upon the spinal column ofthe wearer, thus avoiding the chaflng and consequent soreness of this part of the back of the neck, so commonly complained of when the ordinary style of shirt is worn in very warm weather.

I am also aware that collars have been made with two button-holes at the back; `but these were not so placed as to span the gap of an opening inthe shirt-band at the back of the neck, as mine are.

I therefore claim as new, and desire to se- 7o cure by Letters Patent, the following:

The combination, with a shirt neckband having a scalloped central opening at the back and button-holes located at equal distances on each side of said opening, of a shirt-collar having button-holes located at the back torcorrespond with the button-holes in the neckband, and studs for connecting said parts, whereby said studs are prevented from coming in contact with the spinal column, substantially as 8c set forth.

In testimony whereof Ihave hereunto set my signature in the presence of two witnesses.

WILLIAM B. DAUGHERTY.

Witnesses:

J. F. HALLocK, GEORGE TUFLY. 

